The recording of the recruitment information session is now available.
Q&A (both answered and unanswered questions in the session) will be posted later. (March 28, 2024 updated)

Introduction

“Tokyo Tech Program for Development of Next-Generation Front-Runners with Comprehensive Knowledge and Humanity (Tokyo Tech SPRING)” and ”Tokyo Tech Program for Development of Co-creative Experts towards Top-level AI Research (Tokyo Tech BOOST)” will offer financial support for doctoral students who are willing to contribute to the development of science, technology and innovation in Japan after completing the doctoral program and those who wish to independently choose their own career path. Applications will be accepted by category.

*Requirements and application period differ for each application category, so please be sure to check the application guidelines.
*Applications may be cancelled or the details of the support and obligations of the supported students may be changed due to budget constraints or review of the program.

Tokyo Tech Program for Development of Next-Generation Front-Runners with Comprehensive Knowledge and Humanity (Tokyo Tech SPRING)

Eligibility

Those who aspire to solve the various problems that modern society will face and contribute to the welfare and happiness of all members of the global community, as next-generation front-runners with comprehensive knowledge and humanity

Amount of support

Item of expenditureAmountEligible persons
Research Incentives (equivalent to living expenses)2.16 million yen per year
(180,000 yen per month)
All
Research Funds300,000 yen per yearAll
Off-Campus Study PlusVaries by destination and periodSelected from applicants

Category

Recruitment for those who will enroll in the fall will be offered when they enter the doctoral course; information for those who wish to enroll in the doctoral program at Institute of Science Tokyo in the fall of 2024 will be announced in the fall of 2024.

SPRING【Category A】
For those who enroll in Tokyo Tech’s doctoral program in Spring 2024

EligibilityStudents enrolling in or advancing to Tokyo Tech’s doctoral program in April 2024
Application periodMonday, April 1, 10:00 a.m. (JST) to Monday, April 15, 11:00 a.m. (JST)
Announcement of selection resultsWednesday, June 12, 10:00 a.m. (JST)
Note

SPRING【Category B】
For those who will enroll in Institute of Science Tokyo’s doctoral program in Spring 2025 (Offer in advance)

EligibilityCurrent master students of Tokyo Tech who wish to enroll in Institute of Science Tokyo’s doctoral program in April 2025 *
Application periodMonday, April 1, 10:00 a.m. (JST) to Monday, April 15, 11:00 a.m. (JST)
Announcement of selection resultsWednesday, June 12, 10:00 a.m. (JST)
Note*Successful candidates who will not enroll in April 2025 will be cancelled whatever the reasons are

SPRING【Category C】
For those who have already enrolled in Tokyo Tech’s doctoral program (except for those who enroll in April 2024)

EligibilityThose who enrolled in Tokyo Tech’s doctoral program between April 2022 and September 2023 and will continue to be enrolled in the program after April 2024 *
Application periodFriday, March 22, 10:00 a.m. (JST) to Friday, April 5, 11:00 a.m. (JST)
Announcement of selection resultsWednesday, June 12, 10:00 a.m. (JST)
Note*Applicants who have previously applied for the “Tokyo Tech Advanced Human Resource Development Fellowship for Doctoral Students” or “Cross the border! Tokyo Tech pioneering doctoral research project” are also eligible to apply (except for those who have been selected and supported by the program)

Tokyo Tech Program for Development of Co-creative Experts towards Top-level AI Research (Tokyo Tech BOOST)

Eligibility

Those who are willing or are aiming to conduct top-level research in a wide area of research related to the field of next-generation AI that integrates different fields in a cross-disciplinary manner

Amount of support

Item of expenditureAmountEligible persons
Research Incentives (equivalent to living expenses)3.60 million yen per year
(300,000 yen per month)
All
Research Funds300,000 yen per yearAll
Off-Campus Study PlusVaries by destination and periodSelected from applicants

Tokyo Tech BOOST will only accept applications for those who enroll in Tokyo Tech’s doctoral program in Spring 2024. Information for those who wish to enroll in the doctoral program at Institute of Science Tokyo in the fall of 2024 will be announced in the fall of 2024.

BOOST 
For those who enroll in Tokyo Tech’s doctoral program in Spring 2024

EligibilityStudents enrolling in or advancing to Tokyo Tech’s doctoral program in April 2024
Application periodMonday, April 1, 10:00 a.m. (JST) to Monday, April 15, 11:00 a.m. (JST)
Announcement of selection resultsWednesday, June 12, 10:00 a.m. (JST)
Note

研究分野

越境型理工系博士人材育成プロジェクトでは、本学が強みを有し、特に強化すべき研究教育分野として、以下の6つの分野を定めています。いずれも、我が国の課題解決等に大きく貢献しうる最先端の横断的専門領域です。申請時に、ご自身の研究内容に最も近いと思われる分野をひとつお選びいただきます。

選考の観点

  • 研究計画は、これまでの自己の学修・研究実績を踏まえたうえで、本学が強化する方針である重点分野、戦略分野及びそれらに関連する基礎的研究において、十分な高度専門性を備え、実現可能なものか。
  • 研究計画は、挑戦的・融合的な要素を十分に含んでいるか。
  • 学修計画は、3か月の学外研鑽および幅広いイベント・科目からの選択履修を通して、自己の高度専門性を維持しながら汎用力を涵養する目標を達成するための挑戦的内容となっているか。
  • キャリア計画は、自己の博士研究およびそれが内包する潜在性を踏まえたうえで、社会課題を解決する、もしくは解決の戦略の実施について、意欲的な内容になっているか。
  • 申請書面および面接は、自己の研究とその社会的意義が、専門分野だけでなく、関連する融合分野にもわかりやすく理解可能な構成となっているか。